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| '''23 Envelope''' was the graphic design studio headed by ] and ]. 23 Envelope was responsible for the distinctive graphics and packaging of the artwork for the music label ]. | |||
| '''23 Envelope''' was the name given to the graphic design partnership of graphic designer ] and photographer/filmmaker Nigel Grierson from 1980–1988. During this time, they created a distinct visual identity for the British independent music label ] through their record sleeve designs for bands such as ], ], and ]. | |||
| As 23 Envelope, Oliver primarily designed, while Grierson primarily photographed (occasionally, however, duties would be exchanged and/or overlap). With Grierson's departure in 1988,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Vit|first1=Armin|last2=Palacio|first2=Bryony|title=Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EX6fxDG2Kl4C&pg=PA301|date=2009-07-01|publisher=Rockport Publishers|page=301}}</ref> Oliver saw fit to retire the 23 Envelope moniker, and continue working under the name v23 with new partner Chris Bigg, and various design associates that would come to include Paul McMenamin, Timothy O'Donnell, Martin Andersen and others.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.imasy.org/~mtoyokaw/4ad-faq/art.html |title=4AD-L FAQ: Artwork and Design |access-date=2007-07-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030427104701/http://www.imasy.org/~mtoyokaw/4ad-faq/art.html |archive-date=2003-04-27 |url-status=dead |df= }}</ref> Meanwhile, Grierson focused more on the moving image, directing music videos and TV commercials, both in London and the USA. | |||
| A quote from a 2000 article on Grierson by ] explains some of the early history of Oliver and Grierson: | A quote from a 2000 article on Grierson by ] explains some of the early history of Oliver and Grierson: | ||
| {{cquote|Oliver and Grierson met in their late teens, as school boys, at Ferryhill Comprehensive, County Durham. Their friendship began in the art room, chatting about their mutual passions for art and rock music. For both of them, designing album covers — the medium was then still a twelve-inch mini-canvas — was a natural ambition. "Record sleeves," says Grierson, "seemed like the greatest thing you could possibly do." In 1976, Oliver began a graphic design degree at ] and, a year later, at Oliver's suggestion — as |
{{cquote|Oliver and Grierson met in their late teens, as school boys, at Ferryhill Comprehensive, County Durham. Their friendship began in the art room, chatting about their mutual passions for art and rock music. For both of them, designing album covers — the medium was then still a twelve-inch mini-canvas — was a natural ambition. "Record sleeves," says Grierson, "seemed like the greatest thing you could possibly do." In 1976, Oliver began a graphic design degree at ] and, a year later, at Oliver's suggestion — as Grierson recalls it — his friend decided to join him. Both came under the spell of Terry Dowling, a ] illustration graduate, who ran the second-year design course. They still speak of him as their mentor.<ref>''Eye'', Number 37, Volume 10, Autumn 2000.</ref>}} | ||
| ⚫ | == Publications featuring the work of 23 Envelope == | ||
| As 23 Envelope Vaughan Oliver lead design and Nigel Grierson lead photography. Together, they created the artwork for almost all 4AD releases until 1987. Nigel Grierson left 23 Envelope in 1988.{{Fact|date=May 2007}} At that time Vaughan Oliver continued to work for 4AD under the studio name v23, collaborating with Chris Bigg, Paul McMenamin, Simon Larbalestier and others.{{Fact|date=May 2007}} | |||
| Vaughan Oliver, 23 Envelope and v23 gave distinct visual identities for the 4AD releases by many bands including: Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil, Pale Saints, Pixies, Throwing Muses, etc (see 4AD). | |||
| ⚫ | ==Publications featuring the work of 23 Envelope== | ||
| The work of 23 Envelope has been well-published in books and design magazines especially under Vaughan Oliver's name. | The work of 23 Envelope has been well-published in books and design magazines especially under Vaughan Oliver's name. | ||
| * '']'', No. 9, edited by ], 1988. | * '']'', No. 9, edited by ], 1988. | ||
| * ], No. 10, Vol. 3, edited by ], Wordsearch Ltd, 1993. | * ], No. 10, Vol. 3, edited by ], Wordsearch Ltd, 1993. | ||
| * ], No. 37, Vol. 10, edited by ], Quantum Publishing, 2000. | * ], No. 37, Vol. 10, edited by ], Quantum Publishing, 2000. | ||
| * ''This Rimy River: Vaughn Oliver and Graphic Works |
* ''This Rimy River: Vaughn Oliver and Graphic Works 1988–94'', by Vaughan Oliver and Vulva O'Reighan. ({{ISBN|978-0-9524216-0-3}}) | ||
| * ''Vaughan Oliver: Visceral Pleasure'', by ], 2000. (ISBN |
* ''Vaughan Oliver: Visceral Pleasure'', by ], 2000. ({{ISBN|978-1-86154-072-0}}) | ||
| * BBC Television Documentary Programme on 23 Envelope entitled ''23 Envelope Presents''. 1 hour. | |||
| * ''Photographs'' by Nigel Grierson, Dewi Lewis Publishing 2014. ({{ISBN|978-1-907893-64-3}}) | |||
| * ''Passing Through'' by Nigel Grierson, Lost Press, 2020 ({{ISBN|978-1-9162373-0-8}}) | |||
| * ''Lightstream'' by Nigel Grierson, Lost Press publishing, 2020 ({{ISBN|978-1-9162373-1-5}}) | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:26, 18 August 2024
Graphic design partnership23 Envelope was the name given to the graphic design partnership of graphic designer Vaughan Oliver and photographer/filmmaker Nigel Grierson from 1980–1988. During this time, they created a distinct visual identity for the British independent music label 4AD through their record sleeve designs for bands such as Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, and This Mortal Coil.
As 23 Envelope, Oliver primarily designed, while Grierson primarily photographed (occasionally, however, duties would be exchanged and/or overlap). With Grierson's departure in 1988, Oliver saw fit to retire the 23 Envelope moniker, and continue working under the name v23 with new partner Chris Bigg, and various design associates that would come to include Paul McMenamin, Timothy O'Donnell, Martin Andersen and others. Meanwhile, Grierson focused more on the moving image, directing music videos and TV commercials, both in London and the USA.
A quote from a 2000 article on Grierson by Rick Poynor explains some of the early history of Oliver and Grierson:
Oliver and Grierson met in their late teens, as school boys, at Ferryhill Comprehensive, County Durham. Their friendship began in the art room, chatting about their mutual passions for art and rock music. For both of them, designing album covers — the medium was then still a twelve-inch mini-canvas — was a natural ambition. "Record sleeves," says Grierson, "seemed like the greatest thing you could possibly do." In 1976, Oliver began a graphic design degree at Newcastle Polytechnic and, a year later, at Oliver's suggestion — as Grierson recalls it — his friend decided to join him. Both came under the spell of Terry Dowling, a Royal College of Art illustration graduate, who ran the second-year design course. They still speak of him as their mentor.
Publications featuring the work of 23 Envelope
The work of 23 Envelope has been well-published in books and design magazines especially under Vaughan Oliver's name.
- Emigre, No. 9, edited by Rudy Vanderlans, 1988.
- Eye, No. 10, Vol. 3, edited by Rick Poynor, Wordsearch Ltd, 1993.
- Eye, No. 37, Vol. 10, edited by John L. Walters, Quantum Publishing, 2000.
- This Rimy River: Vaughn Oliver and Graphic Works 1988–94, by Vaughan Oliver and Vulva O'Reighan. (ISBN 978-0-9524216-0-3)
- Vaughan Oliver: Visceral Pleasure, by Rick Poynor, 2000. (ISBN 978-1-86154-072-0)
- BBC Television Documentary Programme on 23 Envelope entitled 23 Envelope Presents. 1 hour.
- Photographs by Nigel Grierson, Dewi Lewis Publishing 2014. (ISBN 978-1-907893-64-3)
- Passing Through by Nigel Grierson, Lost Press, 2020 (ISBN 978-1-9162373-0-8)
- Lightstream by Nigel Grierson, Lost Press publishing, 2020 (ISBN 978-1-9162373-1-5)
Notes
- Vit, Armin; Palacio, Bryony (2009-07-01). Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design. Rockport Publishers. p. 301.
- "4AD-L FAQ: Artwork and Design". Archived from the original on 2003-04-27. Retrieved 2007-07-27.
- Eye, Number 37, Volume 10, Autumn 2000.